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Not so he who has applied his soul
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He will keep the sayings of the men of renown
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He will seek out the hidden meaning of proverbs
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He will serve amongst great men
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He will apply his heart to return early to the Lord who made him,
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If the great Lord wills,
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He will direct his counsel and knowledge,
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He will show the instruction which he has been taught
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Many will commend his understanding.
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Nations will declare his wisdom.
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If he continues, he will leave a greater name than a thousand.
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Yet more I will utter, which I have thought about.
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Listen to me, you holy children,
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Give a sweet fragrance like frankincense.
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Magnify his name
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All the works of the Lord are exceedingly good,
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No one can say, “What is this?” “Why is that?”
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At his command all his good pleasure is fulfilled.
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The works of all flesh are before him.
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He sees from everlasting to everlasting.
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No one can say, “What is this?” “Why is that?”
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His blessing covered the dry land as a river
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As he has made the waters salty,
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His ways are plain to the holy.
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Good things are created from the beginning for the good.
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The main things necessary for the life of man
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All these things are for good to the godly,
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There are winds that are created for vengeance,
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Fire, hail, famine, and death—
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wild beasts’ teeth, scorpions, adders,
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They will rejoice in his commandment,
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Therefore from the beginning I was convinced,
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All the works of the Lord are good.
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No one can say, “This is worse than that,”
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Now with all your hearts and voices, sing praises